Thailand begins compensation payouts to families of earthquake victims; 100,000 baht funeral aid disbursed

City Hall pledges extra funds for earthquake repair after criticism

City Hall pledges extra funds for earthquake repair after criticismLegacyCity Hall has responded to criticism regarding the inadequacy of compensation offered for home repairs to earthquake victims, stating that additional funds may be allocated in exceptional circumstances. The compensation issue was addressed during a press conference on earthquake relief, led by Deputy Bangkok Governor Tavida Kamolvej, after a public outcry was triggered by a…

Thailand begins compensation payouts to families of earthquake victims; 100,000 baht funeral aid disbursed

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul presented funeral compensation of 100,000 baht each to 17 families whose claims have been verified. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has begun disbursing financial assistance to families of those who perished in the March 28 earthquake, which led to extensive damage across multiple provinces. At a ceremony held in Bangkok on April 18…